The Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry presented biennial awards to foodservice leaders, both reps and manufacturers, during its 2022 conference held in Naples, Fla., on Jan. 23-27.

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, it sent many of us into shelter-at-home mode, separated from our workplaces. Here at Chrane, our immediate focus was the safety of our team. That focus quickly shifted to the sustainability of our local restaurants, bars, breweries and the many small (and large) businesses in foodservice.

Never underestimate the power of networking — even when it’s done late at night over a few drinks. After all, that’s what led Christopher East and Duane Guidry to start Chrane Foodservice Solutions in 2008 and look at Chrane now.

Ashley Agnew was promoted to the newly created role of customer success manager at Chrane Foodservice Solutions, a Texas-based rep firm. Agnew will act as the primary liaison between Chrane and the factories it represents and document key performance indicators.

An interview with Christopher East and Duane Guidry, Co-Head Janitors for Chrane Foodservice Solutions.